Central defender Winston Reid will certainly be on the sidelines with a groin injury, while Michail Antonio will also miss out. Reports have suggested he could return from a hamstring problem in time for next week's encounter with Arsenal, but Goal understands that such reports are premature.

WEST HAM SUSPENSIONS

POTENTIAL WEST HAM LINE-UP

Injuries have ravaged West Ham's starting XI, but Noble will return to midfield, though he will be without Obiang to partner him.

Jose Fonte will likely be partnered by James Collins at centre-back, with Reid certainly injured.

Though Alvaro Arbeloa has seemingly been exiled, the Spaniard could yet be recalled to play at right-back, with Cheikhou Kouyate moving into central midfield, but it is perhaps more likely that Robert Snodgrass will play in a deeper position than his usual No.10 role.

Andy Carroll will likely continue up front, with Antonio in support.

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HULL CITY TEAM NEWS

Hull are currently battling hard against relegation and sit three points adrift of 17th-placed Swansea City, meaning every game between now and the end of the season has taken on an added importance.

The Tigers are hamstrung, however, by a similar batch of injuries to that inflicted upon West Ham. Goalkeeper David Marshall is a doubt for the encounter, with a hip injury, while Michael Dawson could also miss the encounter with a calf strain.